Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Gig Harbor
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including:
- Computers, laptops, wifi connection
- Printing, scanning, faxing, copying
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines
- Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms
- One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs)
- Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services
- Basic computer and tech help
- Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more
- Job search help and tools
- STEAM programs and education resources
- Access to partner programs & services (varies)
- Early childhood education programming
- Reference & research help.
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Public Libraries
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Book Loan
Prejob Guidance
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Library Services offered at Packwood Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music.
Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases.
Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library.
Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms.
Call your local library to see what services are available.
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Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Book Loan
Public Libraries
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Interlibrary Loan
Severe Weather Day Center offered at Seattle Center's Armory
Operates a warming and cooling center as needed. No restrictions.
Operates a warming and cooling center as needed.
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Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in Wenatchee
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
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Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Public Libraries
Library Services offered at McCleary Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music.
Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases.
Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library.
Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms.
Call your local library to see what services are available.
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Interlibrary Loan
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Book Loan
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Public Libraries
Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Graham
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services. Also offers story times for young children.
Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including:
- Computers, laptops, wifi connection
- Printing, scanning, faxing, copying
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines
- Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms
- One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs)
- Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services
- Basic computer and tech help
- Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more
- Job search help and tools
- STEAM programs and education resources
- Access to partner programs & services (varies)
- Early childhood education programming
- Reference & research help.
What's Here
Story Hour
Prejob Guidance
Book Loan
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Public Libraries
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Library Services offered at North Mason Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music.
Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases.
Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library.
Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms.
Call your local library to see what services are available.
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Public Libraries
Interlibrary Loan
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Book Loan
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Library Services offered at Chehalis Timberland Library Vernetta Smith Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music.
Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases.
Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library.
Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms.
Call your local library to see what services are available.
What's Here
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Interlibrary Loan
Book Loan
Public Libraries
Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Orting
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including:
- Computers, laptops, wifi connection
- Printing, scanning, faxing, copying
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines
- Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms
- One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs)
- Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services
- Basic computer and tech help
- Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more
- Job search help and tools
- STEAM programs and education resources
- Access to partner programs & services (varies)
- Early childhood education programming
- Reference & research help.
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Book Loan
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Public Libraries
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Prejob Guidance
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Membership offered at Lakewood Family YMCA
Membership allows access to any of the nine branches and their programs and facilities. Group fitness classes and youth programs are included in the monthly membership dues.
Membership allows access to any of the nine community centers and their programs and facilities.
Group fitness classes and youth programs, including swim lessons, are included in the monthly membership dues.
Additional fees apply for childcare, some sports teams, and camp programs.
Income-based Y scholarships are available.
At the Y, you’ll find more than just a place to work out and swim. With opportunities to connect with neighbors and give back to your community, you’ll discover a greater sense of purpose, a higher self, and countless opportunities to keep moving and get involved.
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Physical Fitness
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Y Facilities
Cooling Center offered at Wenatchee Public Library
Offers location as a cooling center during extreme heat for those who don't have access to air conditioning.
Offers location as a cooling center during extreme heat for those who don't have access to air conditioning.
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Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
House of Charity offered at Catholic Charities Serving Eastern Washington
Low-barrier shelter serving those who identify as male. Offers beds, three meals a day, showers, laundry, and lockers to those who slept in the shelter the night before. Anyone can use the shelter as a temporary mailing address.
Operates a low-barrier shelter serving those who identify as male. Offers beds, three meals a day, showers, laundry, and lockers to those who slept in the shelter the night before. Those who slept at the shelter the night before can remain on-site for the full day.
Anyone can use the shelter as a temporary mailing address.
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Community Shelters
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Temporary Mailing Address
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in Brewster
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
What's Here
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Public Libraries
Drop-In Services offered by Chief Seattle Club
Provides drop-in support services for adult American Indians and Alaska Natives, including clothing, nursing, health care, mental health, cultural programming, housing case management and DSHS support. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Provides emergency drop-in support services for Native clients.
Services include the following:
- Advocacy/case management
- Emergency clothing
- Nursing services
- Assessment and referral to drug and alcohol treatment
- Cultural programming
- Applications and questions regarding DSHS benefits, as well as BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) benefits.
Also provides a place for clients to socialize, watch television, and participate in Native cultural activities. Offers Native arts and craft sessions weekly.
Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
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General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Homeless Drop In Centers
Ethnic Oriented Social Clubs
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Case/Care Management
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Native American General Assistance
Nurse Practitioner Clinics
General Clothing Provision
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Housing Search Assistance
Resource Center offered at New Hope Resource Center - Pierce County
Provides daytime resources for adults experiencing homelessness in the greater Puyallup area, only. This is not an overnight shelter.
Provides daytime resources for adults experiencing homelessness in the greater Puyallup area, only. This is not an overnight shelter.
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Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Homeless Drop In Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Library Services offered at Tacoma Public Library Fern Hill Branch
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes. As well as Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma reads together, summer reading club, and book discussion resources.
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes.
Offers the Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma Reads Together, summer reading club, book discussion resources, and computer labs with internet access.
Also provides remote access to full-text articles from hundreds of magazines newspapers and journals; business resources, homework assistance and more.
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Story Hour
Book Loan
Public Libraries
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Youth Day Center offered by Community Youth Services at Rosie's Place
Provides a drop-in resource center for homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-24 offering food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and counseling. Outreach workers provide intake assessments to coordinated entry for housing, and advocate on their behalf to help them receive services.
Hosts a drop-in resource center for homeless and at-risk youth ages 12 to 24.
Allows youth to:
- socialize,
- get food, clothing and hygiene supplies,
- talk confidentially with outreach workers,
- get crisis counseling and crisis intervention,
- access community resource information about education, legal advice, housing, employment, substance abuse, mental health, physical health and any other issue that they require assistance with.
Workers advocate for participants to help them receive services. Showers available on-site for participants. Showers have accommodations for people with disabilities including a rail, bench, and small ramp for access.
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Public Showers/Baths
Homeless Drop In Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Soup Kitchens
General Clothing Provision
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Drop In Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in Leavenworth
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
What's Here
Public Libraries
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in Soap Lake
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
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Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Public Libraries
Shelter & Drop-in Center offered by Y Social Impact Center Arcadia in Auburn
Offers daytime drop-in center for ages 12-24, including counseling, resources, food, showers and laundry services. Overnight emergency shelter available for ages 18-24. Operates as a youth cooling center during weather advisories.
Drop-In Center & Resources:
The drop-in center provides teens and young adults a safe place to stay during the day to do homework, play games, socialize, work on personal goals or employment, or relax. Young people can also get a hot meal, talk to a caseworker, and get help with resources such as bus tickets or access to showers and laundry facilities. Arcadia staff can also provide referrals to employment training, educational assistance, mental health and substance use counseling, and other services. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Overnight Emergency Shelter:
The drop-in center transforms into an overnight emergency shelter where young adults are encouraged to have a hot meal, do laundry, play video games, relax, and get some sleep in a warm and safe environment.
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Case/Care Management
Homeless Drop In Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth Shelters
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Laundry Facilities
Cooling Center offered at Washington Fruit Community Center
Offers site as a cooling center during extreme heat for those who don't have access to air conditioning.
Offers location as a cooling center during extreme heat for those who don't have access to air conditioning.
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Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in Pateros
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
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Public Libraries
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Center Services offered at Metro Parks Eastside Community Center
Provides a location in the community where area residents can access classes and activities. Each center is different, but they usually offer exercise classes, art classes and serve as a place for coalitions and neighborhood groups to meet.
Provides a location in the community where area residents can access classes and activities.
Each center is different, but they usually offer exercise classes, arts classes and serve as a place for coalitions and neighborhood groups to meet.
Contact the local center to find what is available, and for information on facility use/rentals.
Some examples of services include:
Senior Programs
Offers a series of courses, including arts and crafts, cardio, yoga, weight training, dancing and more, that are targeted towards adults aged fifty and older.
Adult Sports
Offers many sports available throughout the year. Includes some at the local community centers as well as area parks and sports facilities.
Youth
Offers sports, summer/holiday camps, Scout Adventures, and services to families that are homeschooling.
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Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Recreational Activities/Sports
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Library Services offered at Hawk's Prairie Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music.
Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases.
Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library.
Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms.
Call your local library to see what services are available.
What's Here
Interlibrary Loan
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Public Libraries
Book Loan
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in Curlew
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
What's Here
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers